Aficio 1027

Teams usually meet the Ricoh Aficio 1027 when the entry-level machine stops keeping up. It keeps the versatile copy, print and scan set of its smaller siblings and adds throughput for busier offices, while running on the same 888169 black toner cartridge — good for about 11,000 pages per install, which keeps interruptions rare even during heavy copy runs. Singles, 2-packs and 4-packs of the compatible cartridge are stocked on this page.

Think of it as the middle ground of the range: more pace than the compact models, none of the bulk of the departmental units. An office that has added staff, taken on more paperwork or simply outgrown its first MFP will find the 1027 sized for that exact transition. Because the cartridge is the family's standard unit, stepping up the machine does not mean stepping into a new supply line — stock already on the shelf carries over.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio 1027

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
888169 — Single Cartridge	Black	Approx. 11,000 pages
888169 — 2 Pack	Black	Approx. 11,000 pages each
888169 — 4 Pack	Black	Approx. 11,000 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

Predictability is the selling point of this cartridge, so buy to your rhythm. A single 888169 covers roughly 11,000 pages; at the 1027's busier pace that still translates into long, quiet intervals between swaps. Offices that run weekly copy batches tend to prefer the 2-pack — the spare is already in the cabinet when the warning light appears, and the cost per cartridge improves. The 4-pack is the facilities choice: one order keeps a hard-working machine, or several machines on this family, supplied for an extended stretch. Since all listings are the identical cartridge, there is no wrong specification to pick — only a quantity that matches how fast your office prints.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each compatible cartridge includes a chip the 1027 reads at installation, resetting the toner display so the gauge tracks the fresh unit. Fit the cartridge firmly and let the machine complete its brief warm-up before starting a copy run. Yield is quoted around 11,000 pages at typical coverage; originals with heavy black areas — forms, flyers, dense reports — will trim that figure. If pages begin to lighten near a cartridge's end, rocking it gently side to side can redistribute the last of the toner for a short extension while the replacement ships. Store spares sealed, flat and away from heat sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Aficio 1027 different from the 1022?

The feature set is the same — copy, print and scan in one unit — but the 1027 adds throughput for busier offices. It is the step up for teams that have outgrown the entry-level model.

Can I use the cartridge I bought for a smaller Aficio?

If it is the 888169, yes. The whole family listed below shares this one black cartridge, so existing stock and spares remain useful after the upgrade.

How many pages will I get from one cartridge?

About 11,000 pages per install at standard coverage, which is why this mid-range machine still goes long stretches between toner changes.

Should a busy office buy multipacks?

For copy-heavy weeks, yes — a 2-pack or 4-pack keeps a spare on site and lowers the per-cartridge cost. The cartridge itself is identical in every pack size.